Government to prioritise job creation in awarding public contracts under new rules
The government will overhaul its £90bn procurement system to prioritise local jobs and youth training.
OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished21:30 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished21:30 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Government contracts to require job creation instead of green targets under new rules”
New rules will require government contracts to focus on job creation instead of green targets.
Key points
- Ministers will drop green-value proof in contracts and focus on job creation.
- Social value weighting rises from 10% to 20% in procurement decisions.
- Smaller contracts under £1m are exempt from the new requirement.
- Policy aims to boost NEET reduction and regional growth by creating local jobs.
- Campaign groups warn against sacrificing environmental protections for employment.
Other reports
- SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
“Government to prioritise job creation in awarding public contracts under new rules”
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The government will overhaul its £90bn procurement system to prioritise local jobs and youth training.